Content
VBS/Rettub
- Type
- Virus
- SubType
- VbScript
- Discovery Date
- 06/14/2003
- Length
- 4,352
- Minimum DAT
- 4267 (05/28/2003)
- Updated DAT
- 4272 (06/18/2003)
- Minimum Engine
- 5.1.00
- Description Added
- 06/19/2003
- Description Modified
- 06/19/2003 6:44 AM (PT)
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Characteristics
This threat is detected as VBS/Rettub. On executing the infected VBScript, the virus will modify the following registry settings:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\MIRC\VBS.HOTBUTTER,
Like a hot knife thru Butter - I am your worst Enemy - HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\
vbs.hotbutter, C:\windows\system\sex.vbs
- c:\
- C:\Mydocu~1
- c:\Program Files
- c:\Windows
- c:\WINDOWS\Desktop
- c:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM
- c:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32
- c:\progra~1
- c:\progra~1\winamp
- c:\progra~1\winace
- c:\progra~1\winrar
- c:\progra~1\winzip
- c:\download
- c:\windows\startm~1
- c:\windows\temp
- c:\recycled
- c:\windows\tempor~1
- c:\windows\cookies
- c:\windows\command
- c:\windows\help
- c:\windows\cursors
- c:\windows\java
- c:\windows\fonts
- c:\windows\web
- c:\windows\drwatson
- c:\windows\config
- c:\windows\tasks
- c:\windows\pif
- c:\windows\media
- c:\windows\catroot
- c:\windows\inf
- c:\windows\samples
- c:\windows\all users
- c:\windows\sentto
- c:\windows\recent
- c:\windows\offline web pages
The virus will infect mIRC Script.ini to send the infected sex.vbs. This file is detected as MIRC/Generic.
It will create c:\windows\winstart.bat to delete the following AV files:
- C:\Progra~1\Networ~1
- C:\Progra~1\Mcafee
- C:\Progra~1\F-Prot
- C:\Progra~1\F-Secure
- C:\Progra~1\Avp
- C:\Progra~1\Datafe~1
On the 15th of every month, the following mesage will be displayed:
Symptoms
The presence of the file sex.vbs in the above directories. The message displayed on 15th of every month.
Method of Infection
Executing the infected VBScript.
Removal
Use current engine and DAT files for detection and removal.
Using File Filtering with WebShield SMTP for WindowsNT(not applicable for Solaris):
Within the Configuration console select content filtering.
Select Add.
Add a Description for the content filter rule such as VBSBlock.
Select Filter on Attachment File name.
Filter on .vbs
Select OK.
Additional Windows ME/XP removal considerations
AVERT Recommended Updates:* scriptlet.typelib/Eyedog vulnerability patch
* Outlook as an email attachment security update
* Exchange 5.5 post SP3 Information Store Patch 5.5.2652.42 - this patch corrects detection issues with GroupShield
For a list of attachments blocked by the Outlook patch and a general FAQ, visit this link.
Additionally, Network Administrators can configure this update using an available tool - visit this link for more information.
Variants
Variants
N/A
All Information
Overview -
This is a virus detection. Viruses are programs that self-replicate recursively, meaning that infected systems spread the virus to other systems, which then propagate the virus further. While many viruses contain a destructive payload, it's quite common for viruses to do nothing more than spread from one system to another.
Aliases
- VBS.Butterhot (NAV)
Characteristics
Characteristics -
This threat is detected as VBS/Rettub. On executing the infected VBScript, the virus will modify the following registry settings:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\MIRC\VBS.HOTBUTTER,
Like a hot knife thru Butter - I am your worst Enemy - HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\
vbs.hotbutter, C:\windows\system\sex.vbs
- c:\
- C:\Mydocu~1
- c:\Program Files
- c:\Windows
- c:\WINDOWS\Desktop
- c:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM
- c:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32
- c:\progra~1
- c:\progra~1\winamp
- c:\progra~1\winace
- c:\progra~1\winrar
- c:\progra~1\winzip
- c:\download
- c:\windows\startm~1
- c:\windows\temp
- c:\recycled
- c:\windows\tempor~1
- c:\windows\cookies
- c:\windows\command
- c:\windows\help
- c:\windows\cursors
- c:\windows\java
- c:\windows\fonts
- c:\windows\web
- c:\windows\drwatson
- c:\windows\config
- c:\windows\tasks
- c:\windows\pif
- c:\windows\media
- c:\windows\catroot
- c:\windows\inf
- c:\windows\samples
- c:\windows\all users
- c:\windows\sentto
- c:\windows\recent
- c:\windows\offline web pages
The virus will infect mIRC Script.ini to send the infected sex.vbs. This file is detected as MIRC/Generic.
It will create c:\windows\winstart.bat to delete the following AV files:
- C:\Progra~1\Networ~1
- C:\Progra~1\Mcafee
- C:\Progra~1\F-Prot
- C:\Progra~1\F-Secure
- C:\Progra~1\Avp
- C:\Progra~1\Datafe~1
On the 15th of every month, the following mesage will be displayed:
Symptoms
Symptoms -
The presence of the file sex.vbs in the above directories. The message displayed on 15th of every month.
Method of Infection
Method of Infection -
Executing the infected VBScript.
Removal -
Removal -
Use current engine and DAT files for detection and removal.
Using File Filtering with WebShield SMTP for WindowsNT(not applicable for Solaris):
Within the Configuration console select content filtering.
Select Add.
Add a Description for the content filter rule such as VBSBlock.
Select Filter on Attachment File name.
Filter on .vbs
Select OK.
Additional Windows ME/XP removal considerations
AVERT Recommended Updates:* scriptlet.typelib/Eyedog vulnerability patch
* Outlook as an email attachment security update
* Exchange 5.5 post SP3 Information Store Patch 5.5.2652.42 - this patch corrects detection issues with GroupShield
For a list of attachments blocked by the Outlook patch and a general FAQ, visit this link.
Additionally, Network Administrators can configure this update using an available tool - visit this link for more information.
Variants
Variants -
N/A
